NMC bans the sale and purchase of nylon manja | Nagpur News
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has banned the sale and purchase of nylon manja, and anyone found in possession will be fined 1,000 rupees.
“On Thursday, the NMC issued a circular banning the sale and purchase of nylon manja (sharp kite ropes) that injure and kill birds as well as people,” Deputy City Commissioner Vijay Deshmukh said.
The circular under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 was issued by the Nodal Head of Solid Waste Management, Dr Gajendra Mahalle.
All the deputy municipal commissioners of 10 zones were responsible for monitoring traders during the pre and post Makar Sankranti (celebrated on January 14).
Dr Mahalle, in his circular, said anyone violating this order will be punished under Article 5 of the Environmental Protection Act.
This time, the NMC issued the circular well in advance. Dr Mahalle told TOI that this would help the NMC implement the law without any opposition from traders.
Last year, the NMC banned the sale and use of nylon manja. With the help of the nuisance detection squad, the NMC had seized 297 nylon manja wheels not only from traders but also from kites. In addition, he had also collected Rs 1.30 lakh as a fine from offenders.
Animal activists welcomed the move and said it would help save hundreds of lives of birds and animals. Sachin Gaikwad, an animal activist, pointed out that not only nylon manja, but also glass-coated manja injure animals and birds. He added that such a thread is tantamount to hunting under section 9 which is punishable under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and that the forestry department can also take action. “Causing injury or death to pets attracts the provisions of the Animal Cruelty Prevention Act 1960,” Gaikwad said.
“In addition to banning nylon manja, the NMC will also take action against kite vendors if they are found selling plastic kites,” Dr Mahalle said.
“On Thursday, the NMC issued a circular banning the sale and purchase of nylon manja (sharp kite ropes) that injure and kill birds as well as people,” Deputy City Commissioner Vijay Deshmukh said.
The circular under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 was issued by the Nodal Head of Solid Waste Management, Dr Gajendra Mahalle.
All the deputy municipal commissioners of 10 zones were responsible for monitoring traders during the pre and post Makar Sankranti (celebrated on January 14).
Dr Mahalle, in his circular, said anyone violating this order will be punished under Article 5 of the Environmental Protection Act.
This time, the NMC issued the circular well in advance. Dr Mahalle told TOI that this would help the NMC implement the law without any opposition from traders.
Last year, the NMC banned the sale and use of nylon manja. With the help of the nuisance detection squad, the NMC had seized 297 nylon manja wheels not only from traders but also from kites. In addition, he had also collected Rs 1.30 lakh as a fine from offenders.
Animal activists welcomed the move and said it would help save hundreds of lives of birds and animals. Sachin Gaikwad, an animal activist, pointed out that not only nylon manja, but also glass-coated manja injure animals and birds. He added that such a thread is tantamount to hunting under section 9 which is punishable under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and that the forestry department can also take action. “Causing injury or death to pets attracts the provisions of the Animal Cruelty Prevention Act 1960,” Gaikwad said.
“In addition to banning nylon manja, the NMC will also take action against kite vendors if they are found selling plastic kites,” Dr Mahalle said.
